Community

The Ponoka West Area Structure Plan Project

The Town of Ponoka has started a process to create a vision and plan for the lands in west Ponoka. The intent is to create an area structure plan that will provide direction on the Town’s expectations for future subdivision and development of the lands that make up the west side and west entrance into the community. This plan is intended to address:

Balancing future land uses with existing land uses;

Access to the lands and integration of proposed roadways within existing and future transportation routes;

Provision of municipal services and identification of key alignments and facilities;

Provision of community open spaces;

Preservation of natural features;

Likely phasing or order of development;

Overall density of development and form of development

Appearance of the area along Highway 53 as a major entranceway into the community; and

The depth of commercial and industrial lots and blocks to meet anticipated needs of contemporary commercial development trends and the needs of a variety of industrial activities.

The project is being led by a steering committee comprised of Senior Town Administrative staff, supported by a team of community planning consultants. The steering committee will be responsible for providing background information to the consultant, reviewing draft materials and providing feedback, assisting with public engagement, and recommending a plan to Council.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS

The process began with the appointment of the steering committee and the collection of background information in the fall and early winter of 2017. The broad steps that will take place between January 2018 and September 2018 are:

Establish a Vision and Collect Ideas – this includes open houses to review the background information and provide input on what the future west Ponoka lands will look like.

Draft Concepts and Plans – building on the input received, ideas and directions that would advance the vision for West Ponoka.

Review of Concepts and Plan – proposed plan and concepts will be presented for public review.

Recommendations to Council – The Committee will present their recommended plan and concepts to Town Council.

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED

There are several ways for you to participate in the Ponoka West Area Structure Plan process. Please take advantage of the following opportunities:

Review the Background Report and other available materials,

Submit comments,

Attend future open house sessions.

As the project progresses new materials that are created will be posted to this webpage. Please check back often to review the material and find information about upcoming public engagement events.

APRIL 19, 2018 OPEN HOUSE

On April 19, 2018 the Town of Ponoka hosted an Open House to present the Background Report to the public. This Open House was intended as a platform for the public to provide feedback on the Background Report and offer a Vision for the future of West Ponoka.